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South Africa's Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay, who accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, wins Nobel Prize
Navi Pillay was chair of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory that concluded last year that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza.
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Prosecution charges three Israeli Bedouins of supplying weapons to 2024 Beersheba station terrorist
They are charged with trafficking and possession of weapons and ammunition, as well as providing the means to commit a terrorist act.
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Three killed, several wounded following two attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid airport
Operations at the airport have since returned to normal, the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority said.
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Cryptocurrency trading under scrutiny as two Israelis face multimillion-dollar tax evasion probes
Two Israelis face separate investigations into suspected cryptocurrency tax evasion involving millions of dollars, with authorities seizing digital wallets, foreign currency, and a luxury car.
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politics
UK's Green Party Jewish leader Zack Polanski loses parliamentary seat election to Labour candidate
Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali, the leader of the local council, won the seat in the central London constituency of Holborn and St Pancras with 12,292 votes, compared with 8,928 for Zack Polanski.
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politics
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to former ICC judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay
Nobel Peace Prize 2026 was awarded to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a former judge on the International Criminal Court, which was sanctioned by the Trump administration last year.
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Nobel Peace Prize goes to Navanethem Pillay for promoting peace, international law
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 was awarded Friday to Navanethem Pillay "for her efforts to promote peace and international law."
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politics
Live Updates: Human Rights Lawyer Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Ms. Pillay has served as a judge in her native South Africa and on international courts investigating war crimes. She led a U.N. panel that determined that Israel had committed genocide against…
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technology
Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to counter Russian attacks
Russian strikes killed two people and wounded five more across Ukraine, officials said Friday, as Ukraine struggles to counter escalating Russian bombardments that have killed more than 50 people over…
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politics
South Africa lawyer Navanethm 'Navi' Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to prosecute war crimes and genocide
Navanethem "Navi" Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her work promoting peace and international law.
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technology
Russell fastest from Leclerc in Singapore practice
Mercedes driver George Russell leads Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in practice at the Singapore Grand Prix.
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WATCH: Fugitive arrested living double life as popular chef
U.S. Marshals say the man, known as Troy Williams and the chef at Miss B's Coconut Club in San Diego, is actually 50-year-old Brian Anthony Williams, who's wanted for a kidnapping in Iowa.
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politics
Too Soon? Swathes Of Chernobyl-Affected Land In Belarus To Lose 'Contaminated' Status
A recent announcement that 177 cities, towns and villages will lose their “contaminated” status on January 1, 2027 affects some 566,400 people from a total of 930,600 living on Belarusian territory…
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How Germany’s plan to test 4-year-olds will affect bilingual families
A new childcare reform could introduce developmental assessments for young children and extra support in daycare centres. Here's what foreign families in Germany need to know.
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Utah road plan would blast canyon cliffs; lawsuit says 47 historic sites at risk
Conservation organizations have launched a federal lawsuit against a proposed road paving initiative in Utah, citing risks to invaluable historic inscriptions and Native American rock art…
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French Expression of the Day: Ni fait ni à faire
It's never a good sign if you hear this French expression.
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"Unwarranted": India Slams Vance's "Indentured Servants" Remark On H-1B Hiring
New Delhi noted that PERM is distinct from the H-1B visa programme but reassured that the suspension alone does not, by itself, affect the validity of existing visas or the status of visa holders and…
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politics
Hegseth says Fort Hood shooter's military execution will be 'livestreamed'
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 9: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announces that the military execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be "livestreamed". But first: we look at reactions…
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entertainment
Indian-Origin Navanethem "Navi" Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize 2026
The Nobel Peace Prize, often considered the most prestigious award on the planet, will be announced Friday in Oslo, Norway.
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politics
UN human rights office welcomes Nobel Prize winner Pillay as staunch defender of human rights
GENEVA, Oct 9 - The United Nations human rights office on Friday welcomed the news of Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize win, acknowledging her longstanding advocacy for human rights.
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Kris Tompkins’ 174,500-acre Chile ranch became part of national park
In 2004, Kris Tompkins played a pivotal role in securing a Chilean ranch aimed at ecological restoration. This significant initiative targeted the revival of native ecosystems, minimizing livestock…
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science
UK's Prince Harry says he fell into depression as he weighed royal future
LONDON, Oct 9 - Britain's Prince Harry fell into depression when he took a break from royal duties in 2019 before he formally stepped down, he told a videocast about grief, where he also discussed…
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politics
French student protesters vow to keep up their fight after scoring first win
PARIS, Oct 9 - French student unions vowed on Friday to keep up protests after scoring their first win in a campaign that is increasingly supported by Paris's elite universities, with 141 schools…
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politics
Labour Holds Off Green Party in Election for Starmer’s Former London Seat
Sagal Abdi-Wali won a special election in central London that was seen as an early test for Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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politics
New York City man shot in car with child present by ICE agents, mayor says
U.S. immigration agents shot and wounded a man on Thursday in his car with a child present in New York City, according to city officials.
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Bangladesh Seeks To Renew Ganga Water Sharing Treaty With India Before Dec 12
The guarantee clause ensured that if the water flow of the Ganges at the Farakka Barrage fell below 80 per cent, Bangladesh would receive 80 per cent of its share.
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politics
South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protests
South Africa has withdrawn a controversial asylum directive after anti-migrant protests descended into violence and chaos on Thursday.
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sports
Everton’s US owners seek sale of controlling stake in Premier League club
Premier League club Everton open to selling controlling stake after 'safely' balancing historical financial troubles.
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science
Zuckerberg says Meta’s AI bet is paying off, so why does Meta tell IRS it could fail
Mark Zuckerberg tells investors Meta’s AI push is accelerating every part of the business, but Meta tells the IRS its AI data centers are an experiment that could fail. The New York Times reports Meta…
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Gov’t loses appeal against acquittal of former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting over 2019 protest charge
Hong Kong’s Department of Justice (DoJ) has lost its appeal against a lower court’s decision to acquit former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting of a perverting the course of justice charge linked to the 2019…
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politics
New Delhi’s Crackdown on Protesters
The government in New Delhi is suppressing protests over the culling of 130 million names from India’s voter roll. Mujib Mashal, an India correspondent for The New York Times, reported from the heart…
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sports
Germany women's football team: Can Ena Mahmutovic make a case to become Germany's next No.1 goalkeeper?
The women's friendlies against Australia and Japan present an opportunity for Ena Mahmutovic to make her case for succeeding Ann-Katrin Berger as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper.
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business
Anthony De Ceglie steps down as Perth Bears CEO
The NRL team, the first from WA since 1997, did not give a reason for his departure.
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entertainment
Africa: Wild Africa Series Spotlights Elephant, Dolphin and Pangolin Conservation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new Pan-African wildlife television series highlighting conservation efforts and the people protecting Africa's natural heritage has premiered on Citizen TV, bringing stories…
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Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport killed three Saudis as war escalates
RIYADH/DUBAI, Oct 9 - Thursday's attacks on Riyadh airport killed three people, Saudi authorities said on Friday, as Yemen's Houthi group stepped up missile strikes on the kingdom and tried to shut…
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to international jurist, human rights champion Navi Pillay
Navi Pillay oversaw the publishing of report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.
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business
Your weekly horoscope for Oct 9-15
Your spot-on weekly horoscope for work, money and relationships from Guru by Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
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politics
Niger set for $200 million financial package from IMF
The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger that should see the west African nation receive around $203 million over three years to support its…
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Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Former UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. The South Africa-born jurist was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The…
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business
Thieves steal 30,000 wine bottles worth €5m in Italy, reports say
The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.
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entertainment
Navanethem “Navi” Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Former U.N. human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in Oslo, Norway.
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2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay
This is a breaking news story.
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entertainment
🔴 South Africa's Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
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general
France’s Long, Fervent History of Protest
Student demonstrations in recent weeks re-lit a centuries-old torch of civil resistance. How do they compare to previous movements in France?
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politics
No One Was Paying Attention to Gina Hinojosa a Month Ago. Now Republicans Are Worried.
The Texas Democrat who says the culture wars are over.
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politics
India’s Young Put Their Bodies on the Line to Be Heard
Despite police barricades and detentions, activists like Neha Bora say they are determined to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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politics
China rejects yuan complaints, ‘golden week’ travel, Canton Fair
China’s central bank rejected claims that the yuan is undervalued, rebutting a key European argument amid crunch negotiations ahead of a possible trade war. “China has no need or intent to gain…
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Yakemchuk scores winner as Sens edge Flyers 2-1
Carter Yakemchuk isn't known for showing a lot of emotion but the Ottawa Senators defenceman had plenty to celebrate on Thursday night.
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sports
NBA star Wembanyama to French students: ‘I hear you’
San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama offers solidarity to students protesting conditions in schools in France.
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business
Bragging rights for Burnham, blues for Farage: conference season winners and losers
While the Labour and Conservative leaders will be delighted with their showing, Nigel Farage, Ed Davey and Zach Polanski have less reason for cheer Andy Burnham
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politics
Montreal couple takes on marathon together following ALS diagnosis
Years after an ALS diagnosis changed their lives, a Montreal couple is taking on the Montreal Marathon together.
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politics
Why Russian gas isn’t getting pricier, but is becoming harder to buy
Would you rather pay more to fill your tank, or wait an hour or more to buy gas? Russia has opted for the latter, a throwback to Soviet-era ways.
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business
AI leaders lobby Trump health officials in government-run chat room
A Slack workspace has served as a war room for AI industry insiders and Trump administration officials to launch a rapid campaign aimed at persuading Americans to manage their healthcare and medical…
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business
DFI Retail Group says it will continue to invest in Hong Kong supermarkets
Hong Kong-headquartered DFI Retail Group, which owns and operates the city’s largest supermarket network, says it will continue to invest in new stores even though consumers remain cautious. Darren…
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politics
Russia lifts plague lab-related measures. Should China – and the world – be relieved?
While Russian authorities have denied the death of a woman who worked in a laboratory at an anti-plague institute in Siberia was connected with the pathogen, the incident has sparked global concern…
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business
After pledging swift results, Trump team prepares for long economic war with Iran
Iran’s economy is suffering. But some of the Trump administration’s dire projections have failed to come to fruition.
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politics
Up to 700,000 people estimated to have died due to USAid cuts, Minister to say
Neale Richmond to tell EU ministers that cuts to international development cost lives
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business
Hunger grips a rural community hit by Trump’s cuts
Those on the front lines of feeding their neighbors in rural West Virginia say they face unprecedented challenges brought on by Washington.
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business
America’s Hybrid Hype Has Hit the Used Market
Demand is so high that some used cars are selling for more than new ones.
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science
Fill in the blank in the quiz: A plague research employee in Russia died from ____
Plus: Nobels! Protests! Ambiguous quotes! A mysterious death in Russia!
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politics
Republican congressman tries to outrun a potential blue wave in New York toss-up seat
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-NY, is in a tight race for re-election in a toss-up district that could help determine control of Congress in November.
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New York police push politician to ground during anti-ICE protest
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politics
'We didn't get it over the line': Green party's Zack Polanski on byelection loss – video
Labour has seen off the Greens to win the Holborn and St Pancras byelection in a result that will reassure Andy Burnham and dent Zack Polanski’s position as a decisive power player on the left of…
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Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo set to sell $7 million Tennessee home he gave her in divorce
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are bidding farewell to their $7 million Tennessee home, which the country singer handed over to his former wife following their divorce.
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Polish police arrest teens over ‘Bloody Friday’ school attack threats
Polish police have arrested a string of young people, mainly for making threats related to school attacks, they said on Friday, as authorities sought to calm fears spurred by rumours online of a…
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entertainment
Italian word of the day: ‘Logorio’
Don’t let this Italian word wear you down.
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politics
Japan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing
Assembly on the island, where tens of thousands of US soldiers are stationed, seeks change after Marine arrested.
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business
US targets Microsoft, Adobe in new visa crackdown
The Trump administration continues to crack down on immigration, with new restrictions on the H-1B visa programme. US Vice President JD Vance singled out Microsoft as having abused the system to…
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Examining NYT report alleging top US Embassy aide in Jerusalem suppressed Israel cables - editorial
Such an allegation deserves scrutiny, as does the way a newspaper presents the evidence and the response of those it accuses.
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From Ra’anana around the world and back: Edan Leshem takes a swing for Sharsheret - interview
“I feel it’s a great cause and that I really want to help,” Leshem said. “I’m just there to support the players and give them the best experience of the tournament.”
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Israelis remain stranded in Dubai as Israeli airlines cancel rescue flights
Despite reports of efforts to bring stranded Israelis home from the United Arab Emirates, Koster said she and the other members of her tour group still do not know how they will return to Israel.
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Georgia Senate candidate says Israeli forces 'violated law of conflict' when asked about genocide
Asked whether Israel was guilty of genocide, Ossoff said the determination was a matter for the ICC, but added that "there is no doubt in my mind" that Israeli forces violated international law.
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El-Sayed says Israel, Iran have both proven 'dangerous' to US in Michigan Senate debate
Abdul El-Sayed repeatedly declined to say whether Iran poses a greater threat to the United States than Israel, arguing that "both of them have proven dangerous in their own way."
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Meta bans TikTok ads on its platforms in US
"We don't have to run ads from a competitor whose goal is to pull people off our apps," Meta said.
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business
‘We will not be sacrificed’: Pacific climate voices were clear and strong this week - and we’re listening
Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images Preparatory meetings for the United Nations’ annual climate summit are usually quiet affairs, focused on laying the political and technical groundwork for the main COP…
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Man shot by ICE agent in New York City's Marble Hill, authorities says
A man was hospitalized after being shot by an ICE agent in New York City's Marble Hill neighborhood, according to the DHS and city officials.
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business
Nvidia-backed Aussie AI firm Firmus withdraws historic IPO, citing market volatility
Nvidia-backed Australian AI data center operator Firmus has withdrawn its planned IPO amid market volatility.
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politics
5 Key Moments From a Testy Maine Senate Debate
The second debate between Senator Susan Collins, a vulnerable Republican, and Troy Jackson, her Democratic challenger, quickly grew heated.
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sports
What makes an Olympic emblem memorable – and does Brisbane’s new design fit the bill?
James D. Morgan/Getty Images A cockatoo, a flame and a map all in a single symbol – now known as Brisbane 2032’s Olympic and Paralympic emblem. Is it saying too much, and who is it really speaking to…
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ICE Agent Shoots and Wounds Man in New York City
Federal officials said that they were attempting to detain an undocumented Dominican immigrant. Their statement did not indicate what might have prompted the shooting.
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technology
LAUSD data shows student fights and threats higher than 4 years ago
Student fights and threats are still significantly up compared to four years ago, according to LAUSD data.
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entertainment
Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
The US Defence Secretary says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".
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Former Greentown China head charged for taking bribes over stake in real estate project
Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has charged the former head of a listed company for allegedly accepting HK$20 million (US$2.5 million) in bribes from a mainland Chinese property developer in exchange…
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Exclusive | Pranavi on golf's 'rich man's sport' tag: 'In reality, it really isn't'
Pranavi Urs, 1st Indian woman to win an individual Asian Games golf gold, wants to bring more attention to a sport she believes is still misunderstood in India. From the rise of women's golf…
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Mamdani says he was ‘proud to attend’ October 7 vigil where protesters called him a ‘traitor’
Mamdani was “proud to attend last night’s vigil, as I did last year, to listen to testimonies from family members of those who were killed on Oct. 7, and those who’ve been killed in the years since."
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Hong Kong and Shenzhen confirm Huanggang Port to open on Monday
The revamped Huanggang border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen will open on Monday, after both sides confirmed the facility was ready for service. Confirming an earlier South China Morning Post…
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ICE agent shoots man in car with five-year-old child in New York: Mayor
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says agents fired at a car with a child inside; DHS says it was conducting enforcement activity.
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Philippines flags near-doubling of Chinese presence in disputed waters
China’s military and coast guard presence in South China Sea waters claimed by the Philippines nearly doubled last month, Manila said Thursday, the same day it reported a fresh standoff near a…
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entertainment
El-Sayed and Rogers toss insults in Michigan Senate debate
In Thursday's Michigan Senate debate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers sparred over the Iran war and cost-of-living issues — and flung insults across the stage in nearly every…
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business
After Firmus shelved the biggest ASX listing in 30 years, what does it say to investors about AI hype?
It was pitched to investors as “the biggest initial public offering (IPO) in a generation”. Firmus Technologies – a developer of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres – planned to raise A$7…
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politics
Ukraine, Europe, US to meet in Miami for talks on ending war
Officials from Ukraine, Europe and the US are meeting in Miami to discuss ways to break the deadlock in the war. The meeting comes as Russian strikes on Ukraine killed more than 70 people this week.
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Rubio dismisses Amnesty criticism over Iran war, calls organization ‘a fraud’
“If you’re asking me what I think, what Amnesty International thinks, you know what I think Amnesty International should be focused on? An Iranian regime," Rubio said.
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science
From bogong moths to Christmas beetles – how to slow down and spot more insects
A brightly-coloured Australian Christmas beetle on a gum leaf (pictured at the top of this article). Ken Griffiths/Getty Millions of people worldwide watched on as the Sydney Olympics came to a close…
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Can China use its widening US yield gap to boost the yuan’s global role?
China should seize a window opened by the widening US-China yield gap to strengthen the financing, hedging and asset-absorption systems behind the yuan, turning its cyclical low-interest-rate…
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politics
Video: Congress Leaders Slap Each Other During INDIA Bloc Protest Rally In Faridabad
The INDIA bloc march was planned in Old Faridabad from Chandi Wali Dharamshala to Pathwari Mandir under the leadership of Haryana Mahila Congress president.
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Europe sees fragmented pro-Palestinian protests on the three year anniversary of October 7
Pro-Palestinian rallies in France were dwarfed by mass protests against deteriorating school conditions, drawing hundreds of thousands to the streets and sparking thousands of arrests.
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Storm Simon seen exploding into major hurricane before hitting Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Oct 8 - Tropical Storm Simon is forecast to rapidly strengthen into a major hurricane before striking Mexico's Pacific coast this weekend, threatening destructive winds, life-threatening…
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politics
U.S. East Asian envoy says investors are overpricing Taiwan conflict risk
Investors are overestimating the risk of conflict across the Taiwan Strait, a U.S. diplomat says, playing up deterrence to keep Beijing from taking the island.
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Sacred splashes: ancient Chinese ritual of ‘elephant washing’ for good fortune
In ancient China, royal families washed elephants to pray for good fortune – until one elephant went rogue and brought the tradition to an end. Elephants had been spotted and documented in China as…
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Russia says all clear after contact tracing in reported plague case
Russia has not confirmed plague, saying the woman had “community-acquired pneumonia”.
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